Blancmange/bləˈmɑːnʒ/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Dessert Context The word 'blancmange' specifically refers to a type of sweet food, served as dessert. We're having chicken for dinner and blancmange for dessert. Pro Tip 2/3Texture Awareness 'Blancmange' is a smooth, jelly-like dessert that's wobbly when shaken. The blancmange quivered on the plate when I placed it on the table. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Note Originally a European dessert, 'blancmange' now appears in varied forms around the world. In France, we enjoyed a traditional almond blancmange.